Archive for
November, 2008
NAUGHTY OR NICE? — Jack, a pug from Orlando, shares his Christmas wish list with Santa Claus recent
ly in Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney’s new “Santa Paws” invites dog owners to bring their canine friends for a photo opportunity and meet and greet with old St. Nick himself. “Santa Paws” continues through Dec. 24. For hours and more information, guests can visit www.disneyworld.com/holidays
IT’S SHOWTIME!: Disney’s Hollywood Studios raises the curtain on the newest showbiz-themed attraction, 
“The American Idol Experience.” Opening in 2009, all the excitement of the popular “American Idol” TV show comes to life in a first-of-its-kind attraction. Walt Disney World guests can vote on their favorite performance, or audition with the chance to perform on stage. Disney’s Hollywood Studios is one of four theme parks at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (David Roark, photographer)
SUPER SOAP: Susan Lucci, Emmy Award-winning star of the ABC Daytime drama “All My Children,” strikes a pose with her “Dancing with the Stars” professional dance partner, Tony Dovolani, Nov. 15, 2008 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Lucci and Dovolani, who were eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars” on Nov. 5, appeared at “ABC SOAPnet Super Soap Weekend,” a soap opera fan event being held this weekend at the Walt Disney World theme park. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
ROYAL RIDE: Actress/singer Selena Gomez poses aboard Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel Nov. 16, 2008 at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Gomez, star of the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place,” visited the Walt Disney World theme park Sunday. (Todd Anderson, photographer)
ICE CASTLE – Shimmering lights illuminate Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom during the holidays at
Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Magic Kingdom icon is bathed in more than 200,000 tiny white lights that add a special sparkle to the season. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
ENCHANTING TRADITION –: On 18 select evenings in November and December, guests can experience the enchanting “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and the excitement of a holiday-themed fireworks spectacular, “Holiday Wishes–Celebrate the Spirit of the Season,” during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This favorite special after-hours party takes place inside the Magic Kingdom theme park.
LOVE CONQUERS ALL: Davis Love III poses with Mickey Mouse and the champion’s trophy Nov. 9, 2008 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., following his PGA TOUR victory in the Children’s Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart. Love shot a final round 8-under on Disney’s Magnolia Course, and finished the tournament with a 25-under-263. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
HOLIDAY GLOW: Walt Disney World lighting technicians Sean Amstutz (left) and Jack Yager (right) put the finishing touches on rope light displays currently being installed for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. It takes a crew of 25 technicians 15 weeks to install the millions of colorful lights and animated displays on the Streets of America backlot. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights runs from Nov. 28, 2008 through Jan. 4, 2009 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. (Garth Vaughan, photographer)
REV. RUN TAKES A SPIN: Hip-hop music pioneer “Rev Run” from the MTV hit show “Run’s House,” takes a spin Nov. 8, 2008 on the Mad Tea Party attraction at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. with his sons Russy (left) and Daniel (right). Russy and Daniel co-star on “Run’s House” along with the rest of Rev. Run’s family. Rev. Run, known for being one-third of the legendary hip-hop group “Run-D.M.C.,” and his family are on vacation this weekend at the Walt Disney World Resort. “Run’s House” is currently in its fifth season on MTV. (Mark Ashman, photographer)
WILD WILDERNESS RIDE: Washington Redskins quarterback Jason Campbell (front, right) and Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (front, left) take a ride aboard the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster Nov. 7, 2008 at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Riding with the NFL star teammates are Christy Cooley (back, left), who is Cooley’s wife; and Mercedes Lindsey (back, right), who is Campbell’s girlfriend. (Garth Vaughan, photographer)
